For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,323 students in 72202, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 206 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 72202, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72202, AR are Hurricane Creek Elementary School, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School and Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurricane Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6091 Alcoa Rd
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 653-1012
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 653-1012
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,338 students
Rank: #55.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Grades: K-6
| 772 students
Rank: #66.
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Sixth St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #77.
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 500-0558
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 500-0558
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #88.
M.l. King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
907 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Grades: K-4
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Online
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
72202, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72202, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72202, AR include Hurricane Creek Elementary School, Gibbs Magnet Elementary School and Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 72202?
11 public schools are located in 72202.
What percentage of students in 72202 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 72202 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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